Lead sheet suspension stud

Abstract

The present invention relates to an article of manufacture and a method of how to utilize the same in order to create a radiation leak-proof environment. The present invention further relates to a metal stud configured with two holding cavities wherein the first holding cavity and the second holding cavity are constructed so that when a lead sheet is held in the first holding cavity and wherein a lead sheet is held in the second holding cavity the lead sheets overlap, and thereby, create a radiation leak-proof metal stud system. Additionally, what has been discovered is a radiation leak-proof barrier systems having a metal stud configuration that eliminates the need for a strip of lead behind the joints of abutting sheets of lead lined drywall; it eliminates the need to place lead buttons over the head of each screw used to attach the drywall to conventional metal stud systems; it eliminates the need for the installer to simultaneously handle both drywall and lead sheets; it reduces the potential for back injury to the installer by reducing material handling weight during construction, thereby, minimizes workers' compensation claims; and, it reduces start to finish construction time, while providing maximum protection against radiation escape or leakage.

1 . A radiation leak-proof metal stud system comprising:
 A metal stud configured with two holding cavities wherein the first holding cavity and the second holding cavity are constructed so that when a lead sheet is held in the first holding cavity and wherein a second lead sheet is held in the second holding cavity the lead the first holding cavity and the lead sheet in the second holding cavity overlap, and thereby, create a radiation leak-proof metal stud system.   
   
   
       2 . The radiation leak-proof metal stud system of  claim 1  wherein the lead sheet are held in the first holding cavity and the second holding cavity by a construction adhesive. 
   
   
       3 . The radiation leak-proof metal stud system of  claim 2  wherein the construction adhesive is liquid nail. 
   
   
       4 . The radiation leak-proof metal stud system of  claim 1  wherein the lead sheet are held in the first and the second holding cavity by using pliers to pinch, to crimp, to compress, the holding cavity onto and against the lead sheets 
   
   
       5 . The radiation leak-proof metal stud system of  claim 4  wherein the lead sheet are held in the holding cavity by using C-Clamps with a set-screw in order to grip the lead sheet. 
   
   
       6 . The use of the radiation leak-proof metal stud system of  claim 1  in order to prevent the escape of radiation around electrical receptacles in x-ray room. 
   
   
       7 . The use of the radiation leak-proof metal stud system of  claim 1  in order to prevent the escape of radiation around plumbing fixtures in x-ray room. 
   
   
       8 . The use of the radiation leak-proof metal stud system of  claim 1  in order to prevent the escape of radiation for any corner of x-ray room. 
   
   
       9 . A method for building a radiation leak-proof room comprising:
 using a metal stud configured with two holding cavities wherein the first holding cavity and the second holding cavity are constructed so that when a lead sheet is held in the first holding cavity and wherein a second lead sheet is held in the second holding cavity the lead the first holding cavity and the lead sheet in the second holding cavity overlap, and thereby, create a radiation leak-proof metal stud system.